Computer Science, PHD

Campus: Westchester

With its selective application process and small cohort size, the PhD in Computer Science aims to cultivate advanced computing research scholars and leaders who will excel in both industry and academia. Students work closely with faculty experts to conduct original research in their chosen field. Research areas include artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, cybersecurity, data science, healthcare technology, biometrics, business process modeling, and educational approaches using emerging computing technologies.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Advanced Requirements
CS 801	Advanced Algorithms	4
CS 816	Introduction to Big Data Analytics	4
CS 827	Advanced Artificial Intelligence	4
CS 840	Advanced Computer Vision	4
CS 855	Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning	4
Research Seminars
CS 802	Research Seminar	2
CS 802	Research Seminar	2
CS 804	Independent Research	4
CS 804	Independent Research	4
Dissertation
CS 806	Dissertation Preparation	4
CS 806	Dissertation Preparation	4
CS 806	Dissertation Preparation	4
CS 806	Dissertation Preparation	4
MM 803	Maintain Matriculation-CS PhD	0
Total Credits:		44

QUALIFYING EXAM REQUIREMENT

Each student needs to pass three qualifying exams one of them should be in the area in which the student will write the dissertation. The student may take the qualifying exam embedded in a course without taking the course. If a student fails in a qualifying exam, he/she must retake it. If a student fails in a qualifying exam twice, he/she must leave the program. All qualifying exams must be passed by the end of the second year.

All students need to take the Advanced Algorithms qualifying exam and pass with a minimum grade of "B." Students who pass with a grade of "A" can count this exam toward the required three qualifying exams. Students who pass with a grade of "B" are not able to count this toward one of the required three qualifying exams.